Author: Shayne & Anna Key Message: Mast rake isn’t just a number; it’s the primary control for balancing your yacht’s steering. […]
Correcting Mast Rake: Why Rig Geometry is Critical for Boat Balance Read More »
Key Message: Coordinated Project ExecutionPreparing a boat for an ocean crossing often involves a final push to complete a list
Managing Multiple Refit Projects: Chainplates, Windows, and Rigging Read More »
You may be surprised to hear that we think not everything needs to be made from carbon fibre. Oh yeah,
Torque Tabs and Tiller Arm Read More »
Join us for the second half of our composite rudder project. As most of you already know, we built two
Making our rudder – PART 2 Read More »
We lost our rudder over a year ago during our Atlantic Crossing from The Canary Islands to St Lucia in
Rudder Evolution: Shaping the Ultimate Foil Read More »
Boat Systems and Upgrades, Paikea Refit, Working with CompositesWe can reef at any time, in any conditions at any point of sail Key Message: Engineering for Reliability, Not
Designing a Bulletproof Reefing System: A Professional Breakdown Read More »
Key Message: The successful adaptation of an America’s Cup mast for cruising proves that high-performance engineering and practical, safe operation are
Engineering Paikea’s Rig: Adapting America’s Cup Technology for Cruising Read More »
You’ve seen the videos on why we chose a boat from the 1990s to live on, and you’ve had a
Catana42s Boat Tour – The Deck Read More »
In our previous video we told you why we bought a 33 year old catamaran instead of nice new shiny
Catana 42s Boat Tour – Aft Section Read More »
Key Message: Our search for a true passage-making catamaran was governed by a disciplined, three-part framework that prioritized fundamental performance
Our Criteria for a Great Second Hand Multihull Read More »
